Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics
| Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 1974 | |||
| Recorded | at Morgan Studios, Willesden and at Trident Studios, Wardour Street during February 1974 | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic rock, progressive rock | |||
| Length | 37:48 | |||
| Label | United Artists | |||
| Producer | Roy Thomas Baker | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B+[2] |
| DPRP | (8/10)[3] |
Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (stylized on the cover as man: rhinos, winos + lunatics) is the ninth album by the Welsh psychedelic/progressive rock band Man and was released May 1974 on the United Artists Records label.[4] It was produced by Roy Thomas Baker, noted for his work with Queen, and spent 4 weeks in the UK album chart, peaking at No 24.[5] The album marked the return of Deke Leonard and the introduction of two members from Help Yourself.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Jones, Leonard, Morley, Whaley and Williams except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Taking the Easy Way Out Again" | 4:22 |
| 2. | "The Thunder and Lightning Kid" | 5:18 |
| 3. | "California Silks and Satins" (Leonard, Morley) | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Four Day Louise" | 6:02 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 0:44 |
| 2. | "Kerosene" | 6:29 |
| 3. | "Scotch Corner" | 9:03 |
| 4. | "Exit" | 1:12 |
Personnel
- Micky Jones – guitar, vocals
- Deke Leonard – guitar, vocals
- Malcolm Morley – guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Ken Whaley – bass
- Terry Williams – drums, vocals
Credits
- Producer – Roy Thomas Baker
- Engineers – Peter Kelsey, Martin Levan
- Liner Notes – Michael Heatley
- Art Direction, Design – Pierre Tubbs
- Front and back cover photography – Keith Morris
- Inside photography – David Redfern International
References
- ^ Collins, Paul. "AllMusic ((( Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics > Overview )))". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: M". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 4, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ "Dutch Progressive Rock Page (DPRP): CD & DVD REVIEWS". www.dprp.net. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- ^ "Manband Archive - Music". www.manband-archive.com. Archived from the original on 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Chart Stats for Man Albums Retrieved 10 August 2009
External links
- Man - Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (1974) album review by Paul Collins, credits & releases at AllMusic.com
- Man - Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (1974) album releases & credits at Discogs.com
- Man - Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (1974) album credits & user reviews at ProgArchives.com
- Man - Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (1974) album to be listened as stream at Spotify.com